Funding & benefits
A strong publication record in leading robotics, machine learning, or related journals and conferences
You can expect numerous benefits, such as public transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ, childcare and attractive pension benefits.
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
ETH Zurich in Switzerland offers RobotX Postdoctoral Fellowship to postdoctoral researchers. The package covers salary funding. Applicants need excellent written and spoken English. The provider does not publish a deadline for this round; confirm the date on its own page. ETH Zurich's page names 1 required document; the checklist below reproduces them.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All study areas. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- A doctoral degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, computer science, robotics, bioengineering, materials science, or a closely related field, completed by August 2027
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Start date by agreement in 2027
- Transcripts of your Bachelor's and Master's degrees in English, with the local grading scale, and your doctoral degree certificate or, if not yet completed, your expected defense date
Should you apply?
This is a Postdoctoral-level opportunity working in All study areas. Expect to prepare 2 documents (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Postdoctoral.
- Study area: All study areas.
- English-language requirement: Excellent written and spoken English.
- Study destination: Switzerland.
Review carefully if
- Applicants who cannot meet the stated language requirement should review the official waiver/rule carefully.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- CV, including a full list of publications
- Transcripts of your Bachelor's and Master's degrees in English, with the local grading scale, and your doctoral degree certificate or, if not yet completed, your expected defense date
Application process
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What level of study is it for?
It is for Postdoctoral level researchers at ETH Zurich in Switzerland.
Is an English test required?
Excellent written and spoken English.
Is there a deadline?
The official page does not state a closing date. Confirm timing directly with ETH Zurich before preparing an application.
What documents are required?
The official page lists 2 items: CV, including a full list of publications, Transcripts of your Bachelor's and Master's degrees in English, with the local grading scale, and your doctoral degree certificate or, if not yet completed, your expected defense date.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from ETH Zurich's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 16 Oct 2026 · Verified 2 h ago
About ETH Zurich
ETH Zurich is based in Switzerland and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.